Recall 02V037007: 2000 Pierce Dash and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 8, 2002

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing,inc.

Potentially affected

54vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 920-832-3000.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Pierce Dash3 complaints
• 2000 Pierce Enforcer0 complaints
• 2000 Pierce Quantum0 complaints
• 2000 Pierce Saber0 complaints